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BMW EVs Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers
BMW owners officially get Tesla Supercharger access this week. Not all BMW EVs will be able to use the charging network, though. Even some of BMW's 2026 model year cars won't be able to charge at a Supercharging station until…
The Lucid Gravity Bungled Its First Range Test. But It Just Redeemed Itself
The Lucid Gravity's first real-world range test fell far short of expectations. It performed way better on its second try, delivering over 400 miles of highway range. That's still short of its EPA range, but the EPA testing cycle includes…
Chevy Dealers Want These Rare EVs Gone, So They’re Offering Huge Discounts
Chevrolet dealers across the country are having a bit of a fire sale. With the BrightDrop electric van now discontinued, dealers want them out of the door–fast. Huge discounts are offered, which go as high as $29,000 in some cases.…
BMW’s New CEO Has His Work Cut Out
Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily source for the news driving the high-tech evolution of the car business. On the menu today: BMW has a new CEO to steer it through the minefield that is electrification. Tesla is headed for…
Porsche Reveals Battery Secrets That Make The Taycan Go Further And Charge Faster
Porsche usually under-promises and over-delivers when it comes to the driving range of its electric vehicles. The Taycan offers impressive real-world range and is among the fastest-charging EVs in the U.S. After issues on early model year Taycan batteries, the…
Peterbilt’s New Electric Medium Truck Lineup Proves It’s Serious About EVs
Peterbilt doubled its electric truck portfolio. The American truck maker added three new medium-duty models to its lineup. All three are powered by LFP batteries that can be charged at up to 350 kW. American truck maker Peterbilt just doubled…
NASA And The USPS Have Had Enough Of Canoo’s EVs
NASA will no longer use Canoo’s funky electric vans to shuttle astronauts to the launchpad. The USPS has also dropped the bankrupt startup’s vehicles. Canoo filed for bankruptcy in January, with the remaining assets being bought by the company’s former…